Kirkland News

Friends of Hiawatha in Kirkland announces that Hiawatha High School freshman Logan Damiani has been accepted into the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in Aurora.

Roger Gustafson of Kirkland backs his 1959 John Deere tractor into place to be displayed at the first tractor show at Kirkland's Fourth of July festival Friday.

KIRKLAND – It's been 61 years since the Kirkland Lions Club held its first Fourth of July festival, and the annual event has become the club's biggest fundraiser and a hallmark celebration for the village.

Municipal Band to present holiday show DeKalb's Fourth of July “Salute to the Veterans and Members of the U.S. Armed Forces” will be at 8 p.m. Saturday at DeKalb's Hopkins Park.

On Monday evening around 8 p.m., after a trip to the garden center to purchase flowers and then stopping for a few groceries, my wife Patsy and I were an eyelash away from losing each other and leaving our kids and grandchildren.

Editor's note: Information in Police Briefs is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department and city police departments.

A dekalb county man is killed after being thrown from his motorcycle early this morning.

Dr. Wallace -- I'd like to major in education when I enter the University of Michigan in the fall of 2010.

The Genoa Police Department has been taking a larger than usual bite out of crime.

Sunday A memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. at the Northern Illinois Veterans Memorial at Franklin Township Park on South Street in Kirkland.

Members of the graduating class of Hiawatha High School pose for a picture before Friday's ceremony.

I was shocked and saddened to read the editorial, “Beating a Dead Horse,” which appeared in the Daily Chronicle Thursday, May 14.

KIRKLAND – With just one dissenting vote, the Hiawatha Board of Education decided it didn't need a feasibility study to decide on consolidation with another district, dissolution of the district or deactivation of the high school.

Sycamore firefighters cover hot spots Monday at a house on fire in the 800 block of Willow Road in Kirkland.

I disagree with your editorial on how Kirkland should consolidate with Genoa-Kingston. I've lived in Kirkland for 12 years; I moved here because it had what I wanted for my family.

KIRKLAND – Contradicting opinions were expressed at a board meeting Monday that featured discussion about the future of the Hiawatha School District.

Last updated on 04/20/2009 at 6:50 p.m. Crime Stoppers is seeking information on burglaries that occurred April 10 between midnight and 7 a.m. in the rural Kirkland area of West County Line Road, Old State Road and Quarry Road.

Last updated on 04/09/2009 at 11:20 p.m. Two cars collided at approximately 12:23 p.m. on Thursday at the intersection of Annie Glidden Road and Rich Road.

DeKalb County State's Attorney Ron Matekaitis has bested 42 other candidates in being named an associate judge in the state's 16th Judicial Cir cuit.

A capital budget approved last week by the Illinois General Assembly reportedly included about $3.5 million for street repairs in parts of DeKalb County.